 
Byron Motley is a native of Kansas City and combines his talents as an entertainer with his skills as a storyteller to deliver performances that are musical, historical and educational. His presentations are always amusing and moving. View On Stage Photos
If you are planning an event that covers topic areas such as Cultural Diversity or Entertainment & The Arts, Byron offers historical monologues and special musical performances.
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Archived News
Tue Aug 27, 2002 |
Byron's Reunited with Manilow on Tour 2002
Byron once again had been actively involved with directing the choirs who participated in the performances of Barry's recent tour. "Let Freedom Ring" was an emotional addition to this year's concerts.
If anyone met up with Byron on-the-road this year and have stories or photos to share, please email webmaster@moongateweb.com
Visit Byron's official website at www.byronmotley.com
Recent Performances
Byron performed "Hitmakers, Heroes & Homeruns" at the American Museum of Natural History in conjunction with the Baseball As America exhibit on Sunday July 28, 2002 at 4:00pm.
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1994-1995 Greatest Hits Tour
Byron joined the tour in progress and was part of the band with credits for Vocals and Keyboard.
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1998 UK Tour-Tour of the World
Byron took on the role as Choir Director for this tour.
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- In 1981 Byron received his B.S. degree from William Jewell College in Missouri and went on to complete the Master of Music program at the University of Southern California.
- He has done three featured solo performances with the famed Boston Pops Orchestra under the baton of John Williams.
- At the invitation of noted jazz chanteuse Cleo Laine, he performed with the London Symphony in the presence of HRH Princess Margaret at the Wavendon Allmusic Awards in London who presented him with the Wavendon Allmusic New Singing Talent of the Year Award.
- Appeared in the acclaimed broadway show "Patti LuPone on Broadway", Walter Kerr Theatre during Oct 12 - Nov 25/95
- In addition to touring with Barry Manilow, Byron has recorded and performed with such luminaries as Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Patti Austin, Joe Cocker and the late Peter Allen.
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Oh, How They Lived - Stories of the Negro Leagues
Byron added Filmmaker to his many credits when he created and produced this TV documentary. It was recorded at Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY on February 1, 2001. Byron is the son of Bob Motley who was a chief umpire in the Negro Leagues for several years so he grew up on many of these stories that are now being retold.
The goal of this documentary is to further educate the public about the significant contributions the Negro Leagues and its players made in the 20th century. This will be a must-see for all audiences who not only share the love of the game of baseball but who wish to honour the "major-league" quality of the men and these teams of the 30s and 40s.
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Hitmakers, Heroes & Homeruns
Byron's latest one-man show is inspired by the Negro Baseball Leagues
documentary that he is producing. The negro leagues and music were
intertwined "back in the day" and this show incorporates many of those
elements.
The Men, The Music, The Myths and Me: One Hundred Years of African-American Male Vocalists
This one-man show not only showcases Byron's diverse talents in capably performing different musical styles but also chronicles the historical influence on black history and popular music through song and recounting the stories of several influencial black male vocalists.
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